“When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.11By the blessing [of the influence] of...
“The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness 6The righteousness of the upright will rescue...
“Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment, But righteousness rescues from death. Proverbs 11:4 AMP As we take time to think about the...
“When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial...
“A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the LORD, But an accurate scale is His delight.” Proverbs 11:1 AMP Proverbs 11contiues to compare and...
“The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy, But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His...
“The [reverent] fear of the LORD [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life, But the years of the wicked will be...
“Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin], But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.”...